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    What Are the Top Data Center Companies in the US in 2026?

    Leading US data center companies in 2026 include Equinix, Digital Realty, QTS, Vantage Data Centers, STACK Infrastructure, Aligned Data Centers, and CoreWeave. These companies develop and operate facilities supporting AI computing, hyperscale cloud infrastructure, colocation, and enterprise workloads across the United States.

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    US Data Center Companies in 2026 at a Glance

    CategoryDetails
    Year2026
    Companies and infrastructure businesses featured100
    Geographic coverageUnited States
    Hyperscale developers and campus operators35
    Colocation and regional data center providers35
    AI, HPC and cloud infrastructure companies13
    Adjacent energy, real estate and infrastructure businesses11
    Hyperscaler-owned infrastructure operators6
    Major data center marketsVirginia, Texas, Ohio, Arizona, Louisiana and Pennsylvania
    Technologies and servicesAI computing, GPU clusters, colocation, liquid cooling, interconnection and high-density power

    Major US Data Center Projects and Expansions in 2026

    US data center companies announced new campuses, land acquisitions, construction milestones, financing agreements, and computing capacity expansions during 2026.

    Company2026 developmentLocationSource
    Amazon / STACK InfrastructureAmazon increased its planned Louisiana investment from $12B to $18B in August, expanding the earlier multi-campus project involving STACKLouisianaAmazon, STACK
    QTS Data CentersAnnounced a proposed campus involving up to $10B in capital investmentVan Wert, OhioQTS
    Aligned Data CentersBroke ground on the planned 2 GW Project Phoenix campus, associated with an estimated $10B in regional economic investmentShippingport, PennsylvaniaAligned
    MicrosoftAnnounced a planned campus that could add approximately 2 GW of data center capacityPecos, TexasMicrosoft
    MetaAnnounced an AI-optimized data center representing more than $1B in investmentTulsa, OklahomaMeta
    AVAIO DigitalAnnounced Project Leo, involving an initial planned $6B combined investment by AVAIO and its customersLittle Rock, ArkansasAVAIO Digital
    Digital RealtyAdvanced a proposed three-building campus with approximately 1 GW of planned IT capacityKokomo, IndianaDigital Realty
    DataBankIncreased construction financing for its Red Oak campus to $2.65BRed Oak, TexasDataBank
    Prime Data CentersBroke ground on three buildings at its planned 240 MW PHX01 campusAvondale, ArizonaPrime
    Rowan Digital InfrastructureBroke ground on the 300 MW Project Temple developmentTemple, TexasRowan
    FlexentialAcquired 110 acres for a proposed campus with up to 108 MW across three phasesKaufman County, TexasFlexential
    CologixAcquired 38 acres for future hyperscale and AI-ready data center developmentAshburn, VirginiaCologix
    EdgeCore Digital InfrastructureSecured $1.5B in financing for two fully leased hyperscale facilitiesSterling, VirginiaEdgeCore
    Applied DigitalBrought another 75 MW of critical IT load online, increasing operational capacity at Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MWEllendale, North DakotaApplied Digital
    TeraWulfIncreased contracted utility power capacity at its Muskie campus to 1 GW, with phased delivery planned from 2028Grayson, KentuckyTeraWulf
    ServerfarmExpanded its credit facility to $3.895B for data center development across North AmericaMultiple US marketsServerfarm
    365 Data Centers / Aphorio CarterAnnounced a partnership targeting approximately 200 MW of AI-ready capacityMultiple US markets365 Data Centers
    H5 Data CentersAcquired three interconnected data centers from 365 Data CentersBuffalo, Nashville and TampaH5
    LightedgeAcquired a fully pre-leased 3 MW data centerKansas City, MissouriLightedge

    List of Data Center Companies in the United States in 2026

    The companies below are grouped according to their primary role in US data center infrastructure. Alongside traditional facility developers and operators, the list includes cloud providers and related businesses involved in powering, financing, or developing computing infrastructure.

    Hyperscale Data Center Developers and Campus Operators

    CompanyMain area
    Vantage Data CentersHyperscale campuses and AI-ready infrastructure
    STACK InfrastructureLarge-scale data center development
    QTS Data CentersHyperscale campuses and colocation
    Aligned Data CentersHigh-density and AI-ready data centers
    CyrusOneHyperscale and enterprise data centers
    SwitchLarge-scale data center campuses
    Compass DatacentersHyperscale campus design and construction
    Prime Data CentersPurpose-built hyperscale facilities
    EdgeCore Digital InfrastructureWholesale and hyperscale data centers
    CloudHQHyperscale data center development
    TractData center land and powered campus development
    PowerHouse Data CentersHyperscale campuses and powered sites
    Rowan Digital InfrastructurePowered hyperscale campuses
    Skybox DatacentersHyperscale data center development
    Corscale Data CentersHyperscale campuses and infrastructure
    Stream Data CentersEnterprise and hyperscale data centers
    T5 Data CentersData center development and operations
    Sabey Data CentersColocation and hyperscale facilities
    Novva Data CentersHigh-density data center infrastructure
    ServerfarmData center development and management
    EdgeConneXHyperscale and edge data centers
    Yondr GroupHyperscale data center campuses
    NTT Global Data CentersHyperscale and colocation facilities
    DC BLOXData centers and fiber infrastructure
    AVAIO DigitalAI-ready campuses and power infrastructure
    Fleet Data CentersHyperscale data center development
    CleanArc Data CentersEnergy-efficient hyperscale campuses
    LanciumPower-integrated data center campuses
    Edged USHigh-density data centers and cooling technology
    5C Data CentersAI-ready computing facilities
    TECfusionsAI data centers and power systems
    Quantum LoopholeMaster-planned hyperscale campuses
    Ada InfrastructureHyperscale data center development
    Chirisa Technology ParksPowered digital infrastructure campuses
    CloudBurst Data CentersAI data centers and integrated power

    Colocation, Interconnection and Regional Data Center Companies

    CompanyMain area
    EquinixColocation and interconnection
    Digital RealtyHyperscale and colocation facilities
    Iron Mountain Data CentersEnterprise and hyperscale data centers
    CoreSiteNetwork interconnection and colocation
    DataBankColocation and managed infrastructure
    FlexentialWholesale and enterprise colocation
    CologixNetwork-neutral data centers
    TierPointColocation, cloud and managed infrastructure
    365 Data CentersHigh-density colocation
    H5 Data CentersCarrier-neutral facilities and interconnection
    LightedgeColocation and hybrid cloud infrastructure
    Element CriticalEnterprise and high-density colocation
    CentersquareColocation and interconnection
    Netrality Data CentersCarrier hotels and network connectivity
    DartPointsRegional colocation and cloud services
    1623 FarnamInterconnection and network infrastructure
    DataVergeNew York colocation and connectivity
    HostDimeData centers and dedicated infrastructure
    US SignalColocation, cloud and connectivity
    FirstLightRegional data centers and fiber networks
    Markley GroupEnterprise colocation and infrastructure
    Ark Data CentersRegional and edge data centers
    RadiusDCColocation infrastructure
    ColovoreHigh-density and liquid-cooled colocation
    phoenixNAPData centers, bare metal and cloud
    1547 Critical Systems RealtyColocation and interconnected facilities
    TRG DatacentersTexas data center infrastructure
    ValorC3 Data CentersRegional colocation and cloud services
    ColoHouseColocation and managed infrastructure
    DRFortressData centers and connectivity in Hawaii
    Digital FortressColocation and managed services
    EvocativeColocation and cloud infrastructure
    EdgePresenceModular edge data centers
    Vapor IODistributed edge computing infrastructure
    11:11 SystemsCloud, colocation and managed infrastructure

    AI, High-Performance Computing and Cloud Infrastructure Companies

    CompanyMain area
    CoreWeaveGPU cloud and AI computing
    CrusoeAI cloud, data centers and energy infrastructure
    Applied DigitalAI and HPC data centers
    TeraWulfAI and high-performance computing infrastructure
    Hut 8Energy-backed AI computing facilities
    Core ScientificAI and digital asset computing infrastructure
    IRENAI cloud and computing facilities
    Galaxy DigitalAI data center infrastructure
    LambdaGPU cloud and dedicated computing
    VultrCloud and GPU infrastructure
    DigitalOceanDeveloper cloud and AI computing
    Duos Edge AIModular edge data centers
    TensorWaveAMD-powered GPU cloud

    Related Energy, Real Estate, Investment and Digital Infrastructure Companies

    These companies participate in the US data center market through land, power, investment, managed services, or computing facilities. Not all are traditional colocation providers or dedicated AI data center operators.

    CompanyMain area
    PrologisData center real estate and site development
    SB EnergyPower and energy infrastructure for computing facilities
    Aphorio CarterData center investment and development
    Rackspace TechnologyManaged cloud and infrastructure services
    Riot PlatformsPower-intensive digital infrastructure
    CleanSparkDigital asset computing and AI infrastructure development
    Soluna ComputingRenewable-powered computing facilities
    MARA HoldingsDigital asset and energy infrastructure
    BitdeerComputing infrastructure and data centers
    Standard PowerEnergy-backed data center development
    Prometheus HyperscalePower-integrated hyperscale campuses

    Hyperscaler-Owned and Enterprise Cloud Data Centers

    CompanyMain area
    Amazon Web ServicesCloud and AI data centers
    MicrosoftAzure and AI computing infrastructure
    GoogleCloud and TPU data centers
    MetaAI and consumer platform infrastructure
    OracleEnterprise cloud and GPU computing
    xAILarge-scale AI model training infrastructure

    Company Profiles

    Vantage Data Centers

    Vantage Data Centers develops and operates hyperscale campuses for cloud providers and large technology companies. Its US portfolio includes developments in Northern Virginia, Arizona, and Texas, with facilities designed for high-density computing and major power requirements. The company's Frontier project in West Texas represents one of its large AI-focused developments.

    STACK Infrastructure

    STACK Infrastructure develops hyperscale campuses for major cloud and technology customers. Its infrastructure portfolio includes projects across North American data center markets. In February 2026, STACK announced a coordinated multi-campus development with Amazon in northwest Louisiana, forming part of the investment program that Amazon subsequently expanded to $18 billion.

    QTS Data Centers

    QTS Data Centers develops and operates hyperscale and colocation campuses across the United States. The Blackstone-owned company serves large cloud customers and enterprises requiring dedicated computing capacity. In May 2026, QTS announced a proposed data center campus in Van Wert, Ohio, involving up to $10 billion in planned capital investment.

    Aligned Data Centers

    Aligned Data Centers specializes in high-density facilities for hyperscale and AI workloads, using modular infrastructure and advanced cooling. In September 2026, it broke ground on Project Phoenix in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, a planned 2 GW campus on a former industrial energy site.

    CyrusOne

    CyrusOne develops and operates enterprise and hyperscale data centers, with US facilities across markets including Texas, Virginia, and Arizona. Its portfolio supports large cloud deployments through dedicated facilities, flexible leasing arrangements, and power infrastructure designed for high-density workloads.

    Switch

    Switch develops and operates large data center campuses built around connectivity, security, and computing capacity. Its major facilities include the Core Campus in Nevada and other US locations. The company serves enterprises and cloud customers requiring large-scale data center infrastructure.

    Compass Datacenters

    Compass Datacenters designs and builds data centers for hyperscale cloud customers. Its delivery model emphasizes standardized designs, prefabricated components, and repeatable construction processes. The company develops large campuses in US markets where cloud operators require substantial computing capacity.

    Prime Data Centers

    Prime Data Centers develops purpose-built hyperscale facilities for cloud and AI customers. In May 2026, it broke ground on three buildings at its PHX01 campus in Avondale, Arizona. The full development is planned to provide 240 MW of critical IT capacity across five buildings.

    EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure

    EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure develops and operates wholesale hyperscale facilities for large cloud customers. In April 2026, the company secured $1.5 billion in construction financing for two fully leased data centers in Sterling, Virginia, designed to provide a combined 114 MW of critical IT capacity when complete.

    CloudHQ

    CloudHQ develops hyperscale data centers for major technology and cloud customers. Its business focuses on large campuses requiring extensive electrical infrastructure, purpose-built facilities, and long-term capacity planning. CloudHQ participates in multiple US development markets, including Northern Virginia.

    Tract

    Tract develops large data center campuses by securing land, power access, and supporting infrastructure before hyperscale construction. Rather than operating a traditional retail colocation business, Tract focuses on preparing sites that can accommodate major computing developments. Its US portfolio includes projects in Virginia and other high-demand markets.

    PowerHouse Data Centers

    PowerHouse Data Centers develops powered hyperscale campuses in partnership with infrastructure and real estate investors. The company focuses on markets where access to electricity, land, and connectivity can support large computing facilities, particularly in Northern Virginia and other expanding data center regions.

    Rowan Digital Infrastructure

    Rowan Digital Infrastructure develops powered data center campuses for hyperscale computing customers. Its approach combines site development and power infrastructure with data center delivery. In March 2026, Rowan broke ground on its 300 MW Project Temple development in Central Texas.

    Skybox Datacenters

    Skybox Datacenters develops purpose-built hyperscale data centers, including its PowerCampus projects. Its facilities serve customers requiring substantial power, dedicated buildings, and infrastructure for cloud and AI computing. The company has participated in development projects in Texas and other US markets.

    Corscale Data Centers

    Corscale Data Centers develops hyperscale campuses with dedicated electrical, cooling, and networking infrastructure. Its projects are designed to accommodate large cloud and AI workloads, focusing on site selection and the delivery of high-capacity facilities.

    Stream Data Centers

    Stream Data Centers develops, leases, and operates data center facilities for enterprise and hyperscale customers. Its US portfolio includes facilities in Dallas, Phoenix, and other major computing markets. Stream provides both data center real estate and operational infrastructure services.

    T5 Data Centers

    T5 Data Centers provides data center development, construction, and operational management services. Its business includes building facilities for hyperscale customers and managing mission-critical infrastructure on behalf of enterprise clients.

    Sabey Data Centers

    Sabey Data Centers develops and operates colocation and hyperscale facilities, with a significant presence in the Pacific Northwest. Its campuses support enterprise, cloud, and AI workloads. Sabey's Umatilla development in Oregon represents an expansion of its high-capacity computing infrastructure.

    Novva Data Centers

    Novva Data Centers develops large data centers using automation, robotics, and advanced cooling technology. Its facilities include campuses in western US markets, serving customers requiring high-density power and scalable computing environments.

    Serverfarm

    Serverfarm develops, operates, and modernizes data center facilities, including large campuses and converted industrial properties. In September 2026, it expanded its credit facility to $3.895 billion to support developments in Houston, Arkansas, Atlanta, and other North American markets.

    EdgeConneX

    EdgeConneX develops hyperscale and edge data centers for cloud providers and enterprises. Its portfolio combines large campuses with facilities located closer to regional customers, supporting both high-density AI deployments and distributed computing requirements.

    Yondr Group

    Yondr Group develops and operates hyperscale data centers for major technology businesses. Its US projects include facilities in Northern Virginia, where it provides purpose-built infrastructure with extensive power, cooling, and connectivity capacity.

    NTT Global Data Centers

    NTT Global Data Centers develops and operates hyperscale and colocation facilities through NTT DATA's infrastructure business. Its US portfolio includes data centers in Ashburn, Phoenix, and other markets, serving enterprise, cloud, and AI computing customers.

    DC BLOX

    DC BLOX develops data centers and fiber networks across the southeastern United States. Its infrastructure connects regional markets and supports enterprise, cloud, and AI computing customers through facilities and network services.

    AVAIO Digital

    AVAIO Digital develops AI-ready data center campuses with integrated power infrastructure. In January 2026, it announced Project Leo near Little Rock, Arkansas, involving an initial planned $6 billion combined investment in facilities, power, and customer deployments.

    Fleet Data Centers

    Fleet Data Centers develops large-scale data center campuses for hyperscale customers. Its business focuses on securing sites, electrical capacity, and project financing for facilities designed to accommodate major computing deployments.

    CleanArc Data Centers

    CleanArc Data Centers develops hyperscale facilities with an emphasis on energy efficiency and high-density computing. Its projects integrate facility design, power planning, and infrastructure needed for AI and cloud workloads.

    Lancium

    Lancium develops power-integrated data center infrastructure in Texas. Its projects connect large computing facilities with electricity resources and flexible energy management, addressing the power requirements of AI and other intensive workloads.

    Edged US

    Edged US develops high-density data centers using water-efficient cooling systems and energy-conscious infrastructure designs. In June 2026, it reached a construction milestone on a second 72 MW facility at its Chicago-area campus in Aurora, Illinois.

    5C Data Centers

    5C Data Centers develops and operates high-density computing facilities for AI workloads. Its infrastructure emphasizes GPU-ready power, cooling, and data center capacity, serving customers deploying accelerated computing systems.

    TECfusions

    TECfusions develops facilities for AI and high-performance computing with an emphasis on integrating data center infrastructure and power availability. Its US projects target computing customers requiring substantial electrical capacity and specialized facilities.

    Quantum Loophole

    Quantum Loophole develops master-planned campuses for hyperscale data centers. Its infrastructure strategy combines large development sites with power and fiber connectivity, including projects in Maryland.

    Ada Infrastructure

    Ada Infrastructure develops hyperscale data center facilities for cloud and technology customers. Its portfolio includes US and international projects, with a focus on purpose-built sites, power infrastructure, and large-scale construction.

    Chirisa Technology Parks

    Chirisa Technology Parks develops powered technology campuses and digital infrastructure sites. Its projects focus on providing the real estate and electrical resources needed for hyperscale computing facilities.

    CloudBurst Data Centers

    CloudBurst Data Centers develops AI-focused data center campuses with integrated power infrastructure. Its approach combines large computing facilities and energy resources to address the electricity requirements of high-density AI deployments.

    Equinix

    Equinix operates colocation and interconnection facilities in major US markets. Its data centers connect cloud providers, network operators, and enterprise customers through dense connectivity ecosystems. In October 2026, Equinix announced liquid-cooling innovation centers to help customers evaluate high-density AI infrastructure.

    Digital Realty

    Digital Realty develops and operates hyperscale and colocation data centers for enterprise and cloud customers. Its PlatformDIGITAL offering combines facility infrastructure and interconnection services. In October 2026, Digital Realty advanced plans for a proposed 1 GW campus in Kokomo, Indiana.

    Iron Mountain Data Centers

    Iron Mountain Data Centers provides enterprise and hyperscale facilities across US markets including Northern Virginia, Phoenix, and New Jersey. Its portfolio supports cloud and enterprise deployments, drawing on Iron Mountain's experience in secure infrastructure and physical asset management.

    CoreSite

    CoreSite operates colocation and interconnection facilities in major US metropolitan areas. An American Tower company, CoreSite connects enterprises with cloud and network providers through facilities designed for low-latency access and dense connectivity.

    DataBank

    DataBank provides colocation, interconnection, and managed infrastructure services across multiple US markets. In June 2026, the company increased construction financing for its Red Oak campus in Texas to $2.65 billion, supporting additional high-density data center capacity.

    Flexential

    Flexential operates colocation facilities and a private network connecting enterprise and cloud infrastructure. In July 2026, it acquired 110 acres in Kaufman County, Texas, for a planned campus with a 36 MW initial phase and potential expansion to 108 MW.

    Cologix

    Cologix operates network-neutral data centers and interconnection facilities. Its infrastructure supports cloud connectivity and enterprise workloads. In February 2026, Cologix acquired 38 acres in Ashburn, Virginia, to support future hyperscale and AI-ready development.

    TierPoint

    TierPoint provides colocation, private cloud, disaster recovery, and managed infrastructure through US data centers. Its services focus on enterprises requiring hybrid IT environments, regulated workloads, and dedicated infrastructure support.

    365 Data Centers

    365 Data Centers provides colocation, connectivity, and managed cloud services. In May 2026, the company announced a partnership with Aphorio Carter targeting approximately 200 MW of AI-ready data center capacity across selected US markets.

    H5 Data Centers

    H5 Data Centers operates carrier-neutral data centers and interconnection facilities. In February 2026, it acquired facilities in Buffalo, Nashville, and Tampa from 365 Data Centers, expanding its presence in network-dense regional markets.

    Lightedge

    Lightedge provides enterprise colocation and hybrid cloud infrastructure. In April 2026, it acquired a fully pre-leased 3 MW Tier III facility in Kansas City, Missouri, adding to its existing data center presence in the region.

    Element Critical

    Element Critical provides colocation infrastructure for enterprise and high-density computing customers. Its facilities support dedicated suites and customizable deployments for organizations requiring substantial power and secure operating environments.

    Centersquare

    Centersquare operates data centers providing colocation and interconnection across North America. Its facilities support enterprise workloads, cloud connectivity, and network access in established digital infrastructure markets.

    Netrality Data Centers

    Netrality Data Centers operates highly interconnected data centers and carrier hotels. Its facilities in markets such as Philadelphia, Chicago, and St. Louis connect telecom carriers, cloud providers, and enterprises through dense network ecosystems.

    DartPoints

    DartPoints provides colocation and cloud infrastructure in regional US markets. Its strategy focuses on serving enterprises outside the largest hyperscale hubs. In 2026, the company expanded its regional footprint through the acquisition of a data center campus in Lexington, Kentucky.

    1623 Farnam

    1623 Farnam operates an interconnection-focused data center campus in Omaha, Nebraska. Its infrastructure provides connectivity between telecom networks, cloud services, and enterprise customers requiring access to regional and national networks.

    DataVerge

    DataVerge operates a carrier-neutral data center in Brooklyn, New York. Its facilities serve companies requiring metropolitan colocation, low-latency connectivity, and access to major network providers.

    HostDime

    HostDime develops and operates data centers offering colocation, dedicated servers, and cloud infrastructure. Its US operations support enterprises and technology businesses requiring dedicated hosting environments and managed infrastructure.

    US Signal

    US Signal provides colocation, cloud, and network infrastructure, particularly across the Midwest. Its data centers connect with its fiber network and support customers requiring hybrid cloud services and dedicated computing capacity.

    FirstLight

    FirstLight provides fiber connectivity, data center services, and cloud infrastructure in the northeastern United States. Its facilities support regional enterprise customers requiring colocation and direct access to a broad network footprint.

    Markley Group

    Markley Group provides colocation, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure services, with major operations in Massachusetts. Its facilities support customers requiring secure computing environments, connectivity, and managed IT infrastructure.

    Ark Data Centers

    Ark Data Centers operates regional data centers across US markets. Formerly Involta, the company focuses on enterprise colocation and edge infrastructure in locations outside traditional hyperscale clusters.

    RadiusDC

    RadiusDC provides colocation and data center infrastructure in the United States. Its facilities serve enterprise customers requiring dedicated computing environments, network access, and reliable power and cooling.

    Colovore

    Colovore specializes in high-density colocation for GPU, AI, and other compute-intensive workloads. Its Silicon Valley facilities emphasize substantial rack power and liquid cooling rather than conventional low-density enterprise hosting.

    phoenixNAP

    phoenixNAP operates data center infrastructure and provides bare-metal, cloud, and colocation services. Its Phoenix facilities support customers requiring dedicated servers, network connectivity, and access to computing infrastructure.

    1547 Critical Systems Realty

    1547 Critical Systems Realty develops and operates interconnected data centers. Its portfolio includes carrier-neutral facilities in major US markets, serving enterprise, cloud, and telecommunications customers.

    TRG Datacenters

    TRG Datacenters operates data center infrastructure in Texas. Its facilities serve businesses requiring colocation, dedicated power, cooling, and connectivity, including customers with high-density computing requirements.

    ValorC3 Data Centers

    ValorC3 Data Centers provides colocation and managed cloud infrastructure in regional US markets. Previously operating as Tonaquint Data Centers, the company serves enterprises that require hybrid infrastructure outside larger hyperscale hubs.

    ColoHouse

    ColoHouse provides colocation, cloud, and managed services through US data centers. Its infrastructure supports hosting companies, enterprises, and service providers requiring flexible server deployment and network connectivity.

    DRFortress

    DRFortress operates data centers and interconnection infrastructure in Hawaii. Its facilities support businesses that need reliable regional computing capacity and connectivity between Hawaii, the continental United States, and Pacific markets.

    Digital Fortress

    Digital Fortress provides colocation, cloud, and managed data center services. Its infrastructure supports enterprise customers requiring dedicated computing environments, connectivity, and hybrid cloud capabilities.

    Evocative

    Evocative provides data center colocation and enterprise infrastructure services. Its facilities support technology companies and businesses requiring computing space, network connectivity, and managed infrastructure.

    EdgePresence

    EdgePresence develops modular edge data centers located near telecommunications infrastructure. Its facilities enable computing resources to be deployed closer to end users, supporting applications where network latency and regional availability matter.

    Vapor IO

    Vapor IO develops distributed edge computing infrastructure. Its platform combines modular data centers, network connectivity, and infrastructure orchestration to support applications operating across multiple locations.

    11:11 Systems

    11:11 Systems provides cloud, colocation, disaster recovery, and managed infrastructure services. Its portfolio targets businesses that need distributed IT systems, data protection, and infrastructure across multiple locations.

    CoreWeave

    CoreWeave operates a specialized AI cloud platform using GPU computing infrastructure. Its US facilities support large-scale model training and inference, combining accelerated hardware, networking, and cloud services for AI developers and enterprise customers.

    Crusoe

    Crusoe develops AI data centers and cloud computing infrastructure. Its business combines facility construction, energy systems, and accelerated computing services, including Crusoe Cloud and major US AI infrastructure developments.

    Applied Digital

    Applied Digital builds and operates data centers designed for AI and high-performance computing. In October 2026, it brought an additional 75 MW of critical IT load online at Polaris Forge 1 in Ellendale, North Dakota, increasing operational capacity to 250 MW.

    TeraWulf

    TeraWulf develops energy-backed AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. In October 2026, it increased contracted utility power at its Muskie campus in Kentucky to 1 GW. The first phase is targeted to begin receiving power in 2028, so the agreement does not represent currently operating capacity.

    Hut 8

    Hut 8 develops large-scale computing infrastructure using a power-first approach to site development. Its AI portfolio includes the River Bend campus in Louisiana and Beacon Point in Texas. During 2026, Hut 8 announced major leasing and financing developments associated with its AI computing facilities.

    Core Scientific

    Core Scientific operates large-scale computing infrastructure historically used for digital asset operations. The company is expanding its high-performance computing business by converting facilities and developing infrastructure for long-term AI computing customers.

    IREN

    IREN develops and operates computing infrastructure supported by renewable electricity resources. Its North American facilities serve digital asset operations and GPU cloud workloads, with the company expanding its AI computing activities.

    Galaxy Digital

    Galaxy Digital participates in AI data center infrastructure through its Helios campus in Texas. The site provides a platform for large-scale computing development, alongside Galaxy's broader financial and digital asset businesses.

    Lambda

    Lambda provides GPU cloud computing and dedicated AI infrastructure for developers and enterprises. Its services support training, fine-tuning, and inference. In October 2026, Lambda closed a $1 billion financing facility to support contracted GPU infrastructure deployments.

    Vultr

    Vultr provides cloud, bare-metal, and GPU computing services through a distributed infrastructure platform. Its offerings support enterprises and developers deploying AI workloads without building dedicated data centers themselves.

    DigitalOcean

    DigitalOcean provides cloud infrastructure for developers and businesses. Its services include virtual computing, managed cloud products, and AI infrastructure, serving customers that need computing resources without managing physical facilities.

    Duos Edge AI

    Duos Edge AI develops modular edge data centers for regional computing demand. Its business focuses on smaller distributed facilities that can support local enterprise workloads and AI applications outside major hyperscale markets.

    TensorWave

    TensorWave operates GPU cloud infrastructure built around AMD Instinct accelerators. Its platform serves AI developers requiring access to compute capacity for training and inference, offering an alternative to NVIDIA-based infrastructure.

    Prologis

    Prologis is a global logistics real estate developer expanding into data center infrastructure. Its role centers on supplying development sites, facilities, and associated power infrastructure, rather than operating a conventional retail colocation network.

    SB Energy

    SB Energy develops energy infrastructure and participates in projects supporting large-scale computing demand. Its relevance to data centers comes from the growing need to coordinate electricity generation, power infrastructure, and high-density computing developments.

    Aphorio Carter

    Aphorio Carter is an investment and development platform focused on mission-critical infrastructure. In May 2026, it partnered with 365 Data Centers on a proposed pipeline of approximately 200 MW of AI-ready facilities in selected US markets.

    Rackspace Technology

    Rackspace Technology provides managed cloud and enterprise infrastructure services. Its business helps customers deploy and operate workloads across private, public, and hybrid environments, making it a data center services participant rather than primarily a hyperscale campus developer.

    Riot Platforms

    Riot Platforms operates power-intensive computing facilities, primarily associated with digital asset infrastructure. Its Texas sites provide land and electricity resources relevant to potential high-performance computing and data center opportunities, although its operations differ from traditional colocation.

    CleanSpark

    CleanSpark develops and operates digital asset computing facilities with substantial electrical infrastructure. The company has pursued opportunities related to AI and high-performance computing, but its existing digital asset operations should not be classified as equivalent to established AI colocation capacity.

    Soluna Computing

    Soluna Computing develops renewable-powered computing facilities that use available electricity for energy-intensive workloads. Its business has included digital asset computing and projects exploring AI infrastructure, connecting its data center strategy with power development.

    MARA Holdings

    MARA Holdings operates digital asset computing infrastructure and invests in energy technology. Its facilities are relevant to the broader power-intensive computing market, although cryptocurrency mining capacity is not automatically suitable for AI data center workloads.

    Bitdeer

    Bitdeer develops computing infrastructure and facilities primarily associated with digital asset operations. Its data center assets and power capacity provide exposure to the broader high-performance computing market.

    Standard Power

    Standard Power develops computing infrastructure with an emphasis on electricity supply and energy-backed facilities. Its projects focus on securing power and sites for large data center developments.

    Prometheus Hyperscale

    Prometheus Hyperscale develops hyperscale data center campuses with integrated power infrastructure. Its US projects emphasize energy supply, site development, and facilities designed for substantial AI computing workloads.

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Web Services operates cloud data centers supporting enterprise software, storage, and AI computing. In August 2026, Amazon increased its planned investment in northwest Louisiana from $12 billion to $18 billion, expanding the development program to include a third planned campus.

    Microsoft

    Microsoft develops and operates Azure data centers and AI computing infrastructure. In June 2026, it announced a new campus in Pecos, Texas, with approximately 2 GW of planned capacity to support future cloud and AI demand.

    Google

    Google operates data centers supporting Google Cloud, Search, and AI services. Its infrastructure includes conventional cloud computing, specialized AI accelerators, and facilities designed for training and serving large machine learning models.

    Meta

    Meta develops data centers supporting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and AI workloads. In April 2026, Meta announced an AI-optimized data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, representing more than $1 billion in planned investment.

    Oracle

    Oracle operates cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise software, databases, and AI computing. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides accelerated GPU clusters, high-performance networking, and dedicated computing resources for large AI workloads.

    xAI

    xAI develops AI models and operates high-performance computing infrastructure. Its Colossus facilities in the Memphis area support large GPU clusters used for AI model training and inference.

    Why US Data Center Companies Matter in 2026

    Growing demand for AI computing and cloud infrastructure is driving substantial investment in US data centers. Companies are developing hyperscale campuses, expanding computing capacity, and investing in power, cooling, and networking infrastructure. Projects across Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Virginia highlight the expansion of both established and emerging data center markets.

    These developments create opportunities for construction firms, electrical equipment suppliers, energy providers, cooling technology companies, network operators, and infrastructure service businesses. Tracking project announcements, land acquisitions, financing, partnerships, and facility expansions helps identify companies investing in new data center capacity.

    How We Built This List

    Agent Jesse searched the live web for US data center companies and their activities in 2026, including new facility announcements, construction projects, capacity expansions, land acquisitions, infrastructure investments, financing rounds, and strategic partnerships.

    The list covers hyperscale developers, colocation providers, AI data center operators, cloud infrastructure companies, and related businesses supporting US data center development. Company information and recent developments were reviewed using public announcements, regulatory filings, and industry reporting.

    Last reviewed: October 23, 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the leading data center companies in the US in 2026?

    Leading US data center companies include Equinix, Digital Realty, QTS, Vantage Data Centers, STACK Infrastructure, Aligned Data Centers, CyrusOne, Switch, CoreSite, DataBank, Flexential, and Cologix. Major cloud companies including AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle also operate significant US data center infrastructure.

    Which companies are building new data centers in the United States in 2026?

    Companies announcing or advancing major US data center projects in 2026 include STACK Infrastructure, QTS, Aligned Data Centers, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, AVAIO Digital, Prime Data Centers, Rowan Digital Infrastructure, DataBank, and EdgeCore. These developments span Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Virginia, and other states.

    Which US companies operate AI data centers?

    AI data center operators and developers include CoreWeave, Crusoe, Applied Digital, TeraWulf, Hut 8, Core Scientific, IREN, QTS, and Aligned Data Centers. Hyperscale cloud providers including Microsoft, AWS, Google, Meta, and Oracle also operate infrastructure designed for AI workloads.

    What is the difference between hyperscale and colocation data center companies?

    Hyperscale developers build large data center facilities for major cloud and technology customers, often using dedicated capacity. Colocation providers offer data center space, power, cooling, and connectivity to multiple businesses. Some operators, including Digital Realty, QTS, and Equinix, serve both markets.

    Which US states are seeing major data center development in 2026?

    Major 2026 data center developments have been announced across Texas, Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Arkansas, and Wisconsin. These markets offer different combinations of available land, electricity resources, network connectivity, and access to major cloud customers.

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